Read at the Read-A-Thon in honor of the Evanston Public Library’s 150th anniversary
Join the Partners of the Evanston Public Library in reading aloud around town

EVANSTON, IL. – The Evanston Public Library turns 150 this year, and the Partners of the Evanston Public Library are inviting everyone in on a Read-a-thon to celebrate!

Library lovers from across Evanston are invited to participate by signing up for a timeslot to read books across Evanston on the weekend of Friday, Sept. 8, Saturday, Sept. 9, and Sunday, Sept. 10.

There are lots of ways to participate. You can read aloud to a public audience or silently among other reading friends. Join in on your own, or sign up your whole Evanston-based community organization and read together.

The Read-a-Thon will be held at EPL’s Main Branch and Robert Crown Branch, as well as other locations around the community. Community groups interested in holding Read-A-Thon events throughout the weekend are invited to join in on the fun – just complete the form expressing your interest.

Here are the events already planned:

Saturday, Sept. 9

Evanston Public Library Main Branch

Cross-generational read-aloud time. Sign up to read to little listeners. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Individual silent reading time. Check in with us, grab a book off the shelves, and cozy up with a good story on your own. 1-3 p.m.

Read with the Chicago Ballet Arts. 4-6 p.m.

EPL’s Robert Crown Branch

- Read with Firefighters! Hear a story from the Evanston Fire Department and see a fire truck up close. 10-11 a.m.

- Cross-generational read-aloud time. Sign up to read to little listeners. 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Evanston Woman’s Club. Members of the Women’s Club will read aloud to all ages. 12-2 p.m.

Individual silent reading time. Check in with us, grab a book off the shelves, and cozy up with a good story on your own. 2-4 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 10

EPL’s Robert Crown Branch

Read with Firefighters! Hear a story from the Evanston Fire Department and see a fire truck up close. 12-1 p.m.

If you or your Evanston-based organization would like to participate in the Read-A-Thon, let us know. Your organization can participate at one of our sites or host your own!

The Read-a-thon is a project of the Partners of the Evanston Public Library, a new nonprofit organization that supports the work of the library by volunteering, fundraising, and much more. To learn more about the PEPL, visit www.eplpartners.org.